June 8, 2026 - Press Release

Our innovative approach to farming allows for year-round crop production with minimal environmental impact.

Company combines Organized Farmer Networks, Smart Infrastructure such as blockchains, Renewable Energy, IoT, Agri-finance, Value Addition and Global Market Access to Transform Agricultural Value Chains

Abuja, Nigeria and New York, USA

The future of agriculture will not belong merely to those who grow food

It will belong to those who successfully organize the entire agricultural system around the farmer.

Roots Agrihub International Ltd and Roots Agrihub, Inc. today announced the continued expansion of its integrated agricultural ecosystem designed to address some of the most persistent structural challenges affecting agricultural value chains while creating scalable opportunities for farmers, investors, development finance institutions, governments, technology providers, processors, commodity buyers, and strategic partners.

At a time when food security, supply-chain resilience, climate adaptation, sustainable production, and agricultural industrialization have become global priorities, Roots Agrihub is building a platform that brings together organized farmer networks, renewable energy infrastructure, intelligent technologies, agricultural finance, value addition, environmental sustainability, and global market connectivity into one coordinated ecosystem.

Rather than focusing on a single segment of the agricultural value chain, the company is pursuing a systems-based approach designed to improve productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, expand market access, strengthen farmer incomes, improve quality standards, and increase the global competitiveness of agricultural products originating from Nigeria and Africa.

A Platform Built on Organized Participation

One of the company's distinguishing strengths is its growing network of organized agricultural stakeholders.

Through strategic partners and relationships with numerous cooperatives, commodity associations, farming communities, private-sector organizations, and institutional stakeholders, Roots Agrihub is developing access to one of the largest organized agricultural participation networks in Nigeria.

The company expects this network to expand substantially as additional strategic partnerships are formalized.

David Onche, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, stated:

"Our vision is straightforward but transformative. Agriculture performs best when farmers, infrastructure, technology, finance, processing, logistics, and markets work together as one integrated system. For too long, these components have operated independently. Roots Agrihub was established to help connect them in a practical, scalable, and sustainable way."

He added:

"We are not building another agricultural marketplace. We are helping build the infrastructure, partnerships, and systems required for agriculture to become more productive, more profitable, more resilient, and more inclusive. Our greatest asset is not technology alone. It is the strength of organized farmers, organized institutions, and organized opportunities working together."

Infrastructure-Led Agricultural Transformation

Roots Agrihub's ecosystem integrates critical infrastructure designed to address long-standing constraints affecting agricultural productivity and profitability.

These include:

• Solar-powered water and irrigation infrastructure

• Agricultural Internet of Things (IoT) monitoring systems

• Smart aggregation and storage facilities

• Seed cleaning, sorting, grading, and quality-enhancement systems

• Agritech training and capacity-building programmes

• Agricultural finance and insurance partnerships

• Climate-smart agricultural initiatives

• Digital marketplace and trade facilitation infrastructure

The company's IoT-enabled monitoring systems are designed to support improved visibility across production systems, resource utilization, operational efficiency, risk management, and financial inclusion.

Technology with Purpose

Shanté Jones, President and Head of International Development and Technology Strategy, emphasized that technology must be deployed responsibly and in ways that create measurable value for farming communities.

"The future of agriculture is increasingly data-driven, connected, and intelligent. However, technology should not be introduced simply because it is available. It should be deployed because it solves real problems and creates measurable improvements for farmers, cooperatives, buyers, and investors."

She continued:

"Our approach combines digital infrastructure, IoT-enabled monitoring, intelligent data systems, marketplace connectivity, and progressive automation to improve transparency, efficiency, traceability, and decision-making across the agricultural value chain. We believe that when technology becomes practical, accessible, and farmer-centered, it becomes transformative."

Jones further noted that the company continues to strengthen international relationships and market-development initiatives designed to connect organized agricultural producers with domestic and global opportunities.

A Measured Approach to Agricultural Automation

Recognizing the substantial investment required for advanced autonomous farming systems, Roots Agrihub plans a phased deployment strategy for agricultural robotics and intelligent mechanization solutions.

This approach is designed to align technology adoption with infrastructure readiness, operational sustainability, farmer participation, and long-term value creation.

Rather than pursuing technology for its own sake, the company intends to deploy automation progressively where it can generate the greatest practical and economic impact.

Building Value Beyond Production

Roots Agrihub believes that agricultural prosperity is determined not only by what is produced but by how products are processed, stored, verified, financed, and connected to markets.

The company is therefore developing systems that support:

• Quality enhancement and value addition

• Reduced post-harvest losses

• Improved traceability

• Better access to premium markets

• Stronger buyer confidence

• Increased export readiness

• Higher value realization for farmers

This integrated approach is intended to help agricultural stakeholders capture greater value across the supply chain rather than at the production stage alone.

Sustainability as a Competitive Advantage

Environmental stewardship is incorporated directly into the company's operating philosophy.

Roots Agrihub is integrating tree-planting programs, apiary initiatives, climate-smart agricultural practices, renewable-energy solutions, and sustainable land-management approaches throughout its ecosystem.

These initiatives are designed to support biodiversity, improve pollination, enhance environmental resilience, diversify rural incomes, and strengthen long-term agricultural sustainability.

Designed for Institutional Confidence

Cecilia Berkowitz Amirat, Chief Financial Officer, noted that sustainable agricultural transformation requires more than production growth.

It requires institutional confidence, sound governance, financial discipline, and scalable commercial structures.

"Agriculture attracts long-term investment when it demonstrates organization, transparency, measurable outcomes, and the ability to scale responsibly. Our focus is on building systems that create confidence among farmers, financial institutions, investors, development partners, and commercial stakeholders alike."

She added:

"We are deliberately developing an ecosystem that combines productivity, value creation, risk management, sustainability, and financial inclusion. Our objective is not simply growth. It is sustainable growth supported by strong fundamentals, responsible stewardship, and long-term value creation."

According to Amirat, the company's integrated approach is designed to create multiple pathways for economic participation while supporting resilience across changing market conditions.

Positioned at the Intersection of Major Global Growth Sectors

Roots Agrihub is strategically positioned at the convergence of:

• Agriculture

• Agritech

• Agricultural infrastructure

• Climate technology

• Renewable energy

• Digital commerce

• Agricultural finance

• Food security

As global demand for resilient, traceable, sustainably produced agricultural commodities continues to grow, the company believes Africa is uniquely positioned to become one of the most important contributors to future food systems.

About Roots Agrihub

Roots Agrihub International Ltd and Roots Agrihub, Inc. constitute an integrated agricultural ecosystem focused on improving agricultural productivity, sustainability, value addition, market access, infrastructure development, and stakeholder collaboration across Nigeria and Africa.

The company's activities span organized farmer engagement, renewable-energy-powered agricultural infrastructure, IoT-enabled monitoring systems, agritech training, agricultural finance, climate-smart agriculture, digital commerce, value addition, and international market development.

MEDIA, INVESTOR & STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP ENQUIRIES

Roots Agrihub International Ltd

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Roots Agrihub Inc.,

New York, USA

Website: www.rootsagrihubinc.com

Marketplace: rootsagrihubmp.com